Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Scuba Diving / Discover Scuba Diving Shared Day Tour in Kota Kinabalu | Sabah
Experience the call of the ocean at Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP), Malaysia's first national marine park and discover its thriving marine life.
- Join this tour for a unique experience of visiting a pioneering marine conservation area in Malaysia
- Snorkel in beautiful clear blue waters, and discover the park’s vibrant marine life
- Enjoy a complimentary transfer service from Kota Kinabalu
- Non-swimmer friendly package: Discover Scuba Diving is available!
Options
Meeting Point: Jesselton Point Jetty
Inclusions
Lunch
Return boat transfer
Hotel transfer (subject to your option)
Conservation and island fees
Jetty ticket
2 Dive Sessions for Discover Scuba Diving / 3 Dive Sessions for Leisure Diving
Mineral water
Dive equipment (full set)
Guided by Dive Instructor / Dive Master
Exclusions
Tips
Insurance
Other expenses not mentioned above
Dive computer
Prescription diving mask
Additional Info
No Pick Up: Meet at Jesselton Point Jetty (Jln Haji Saman, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) ; Meeting Time: 08.45 AM
With Hotel Pick Up: Pickup & drop off from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city (Please provide the full name and address of your hotel when booking)
Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels so please do re-confirm with our staff.
Discover Scuba Diving (For Non-Licensed Diver): Include 1 shore dive & 1 boat dive. It is not available for children aged 9 and below.
Leisure Diving (For Licensed Diver): 3 boat dives
Itinerary:
08:45 - Arrival Jesselton Point Jetty. Registration and departure.
09:00 - Departure to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
09:30 - One of our crew will go to Island for registration and guest will try out their equipment.
- Briefing time, gear up and ready for snorkeling adventure!
10:00 - First Dive Session (30 minutes - 45 minutes)
• Discover Scuba Diving (Confine Water Training / Shore Dive)
• Leisure Scuba Diving
10:45 - Surface interval & rest while waiting for the next Dive session. During your rest, you can also go to the top deck to enjoy the Sun or just relax at the bottom deck.
11:50 - Second Dive Session (30 minutes - 45 minutes)
• Leisure Scuba Diving
12:15 - Back to the boat and depart to Island for lunch (For Discover Scuba Diving)
12:40 - Lunch (For Leisure Diving)
13:15 - Free at own leisure
14:00 - Second Dive Session (30 minutes - 45 minutes)
• Discover Scuba Diving Third Dive Session (30 minutes - 45 minutes)
• Leisure Scuba Diving
16:00 - Depart back to Jesselton Point Jetty
16:10 - Arrived at Jesselton Point Jetty
*All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be different subject to unforeseen situation.
— What You Can Expect —
Take a boat ride towards Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and arrive at the island within just 15-20 minutes. As you approach, you'll be greeted by the sight of colorful fishes made visible by the crystal clear blue sea and the vast greenery that surrounds the island.
The island is equipped with facilities such as changing rooms, toilets, picnic shelters, and tables for recreational use. Whether you want to relax under the sun, enjoy the white sandy beach, build sandcastles, or go snorkeling to spot beautiful corals and fish, the island has it all.
For those without a diving license, the Discover Scuba Diving experience is designed for you. Participants can go up to a maximum depth of 12 meters, but this is subject to individual capabilities.
Meanwhile, the Leisure Scuba Diving experience is tailored for those who already possess a dive license, such as the Open Water Diver license.
Inclusions
- High blood pressure, Heart disease, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
- Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
- All provided timings are approximate and for reference only. The actual schedule may vary due to unforeseen circumstances
- In the event of schedule alterations or cancellations due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen events, the travel operator reserves the right to modify routes, timetables, itineraries, and accommodations as necessary
- Participants are urged not to touch or tease turtles, marine life, or coral reefs. Those who do not comply may be excluded from the next activity
- Jellyfish are more common around the middle and end of the year. While most are harmless, causing only slight itching upon contact, always exercise caution. Please inform our guides if you get stung
- We strongly recommend securing personal travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind
- Should any accidents occur during the trip, all participants must return to the jetty together. No refunds or rescheduling will be provided. Please note that departure times can vary based on different hotels, so reconfirmation with our staff is advised
- The travel operator is not responsible or liable for any property loss or damage, personal loss, accidents, injuries, or deaths for any reason, whether resulting from activities booked through them or caused by third parties
- Refrain from getting a massage on the day of your dive. It is recommended to wait 18-24 hours post-dive before having a massage
- Flying is not advised on the day of your dive. Ensure a minimum of 18-24 hours between your dive and any scheduled flights
- Please avoid scheduling a Mount Kinabalu Park day tour on your dive day. Allow a minimum of 18-24 hours between the dive and such a tour
Meet
Venues
- Your Hotel In Kota Kinabalu City
- Sutera Harbour Marina JettyRoute A: If you are NOT staying at Sutera Harbour Resort:
• Take a taxi to Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty
• On the map provided, look for the "Drop Point Gate". Although there's no signboard, continue walking towards the Sutera Marina Jetty, and you'll see the crew waiting
• If you're driving, park your vehicle in the designated Car Park area indicated on the map. Then, walk to the Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty where the crew will be waiting
Route B: If you are staying at Sutera Harbour Resort:
• From your room, walk directly to the Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty. The crew will be there waiting for youBetween07:50 - 08:00View on Map - Jesselton Point JettyBetween08:30 - 08:45View on Map
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please note this is a group tour; guests will be joined by international travelers
- Discover Scuba Diving is not available for children aged 9 and below
- You are welcome to join Discover Scuba Diving even if you do not know how to swim. The diving instructor will explain how to use the scuba diving equipment before getting into dive, and they will also stay around and guide you during the dive
- If you require a private charter 6-10 seater vehicle, there is an additional charge of MYR450 per vehicle. Please inform the tour provider in advance
- While tipping is never mandatory, it is a kind gesture and is always appreciated
- An additional fee of MYR30 per person applies for pick-ups from outskirt hotels. This fee is applicable for hotels located outside the Kota Kinabalu city area. If you're staying in an outskirt hotel, pick-up will be scheduled 2 hours earlier, subject to availability
- For guests at outskirt hotels such as Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus Karambunai, Borneo Beach Villa, Putatan town, Beringgis Beach Resort, Langkah Syabas, Szhnn Vacation Apartment, or other locations not on our route, we recommend using a Grab or taxi to the city area for the pick-up as routes may differ
➰What to bring:
- Logbook and Diver Certification Card (for licensed divers only)
- Extra cash for watersports or soft drinks
- Waterproof camera
- Sunglasses
- Personal toiletries and towel
- Hat or cap
- Swimming attire, including rash guard and leggings
- Sandals or slippers
- Drinking water
Redemption Period
Surcharge
❗️All customers must pay the transport fee directly to the local operator via Master/Visa credit card before the tour starts. For assistance, please contact the local operator.
• For hotels located more than 10 km from the Kota Kinabalu City center, including Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus Karambunai, Borneo Beach Villa, Putatan, Beringgis Beach Resort, Langkah Syabas, Szhnn Vacation Apartment, or places that not in the same route will have to take Grab or Taxi to town area to wait as the route are different.